Happy #NationalDNADay ! This holiday was created to celebrate the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA...but it's also a good day to learn about eDNA (environmental DNA) & how this tool has the potential unlock secrets of the deep ocean.

oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/edn…

We often encounter octocorals during our deep-ocean exploration...very cool to think that they may be the first animals to have had their own glow!

Another #PacificRewind as we prep for #Okeanos operations to resume in waters around Hawai'i! Named after Greek poet Homer, this species, Homeryon asper, is one of several in family Polychelidae. Was rare to catch a glimpse of this one swimming...look at it go -- #BeyondtheBlue !

Happy #EarthDay ! Today, as we honor the world that sustains us, consider the vast ocean that covers the majority of Earth’s surface. Despite our dependence on it, the ocean is still largely unknown — especially the deep. Watch the whole video here: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/video_playlist…

Interested in learning more about maritime heritage/archaeology? Join us May 14 or 16 to take an online 'deep dive' with experts to learn about the wonders of & tools used for exploring maritime heritage sites. More info: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/developmen…

#webinar #maritimeheritage #STEM

Saturday, #Okeanos Explorer left CA, steaming to HI where mapping operations will take place in 2024.

#NOAAFleetWeek fact: Okeanos is operated, managed, & maintained by NOAA Marine/Aviation & is one of our most important tools in exploring the deep.

[📷: Caitlin Bailey, GF Ocean Exploration ]

We're #hiring ! NOAA Ocean Exploration is hiring a management analyst to support policy, administrative, & operational functions and an exploration campaign in the Pacific Islands region. #Federaljob , located in Silver Spring, MD. Closes April 26, 2024.

usajobs.gov/job/786961900

Happening now: Scientists with Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch are using a UNCW ROV to search for sponges, corals, & microorganisms in deepwater areas around Puerto Rico & USVI that could play a role in the treatment of existing and emerging diseases.

oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/2…

.NOAA and Ocean Discovery League partner to accelerate deep-ocean exploration through the development of low-cost tools & technologies that give greater, more equitable access to broader public & scientific communities to #explore the deep #ocean : noaa.gov/news-release/n…

How deep in the #ocean can we go with #ROVHercules and what do we find down there?

#ocean exploration #marinescience #ocean science #nautiluslive #deepsea #deepocean #howdeepistheocean #marinebiology #marinetechnology

If you’ve ever spotted a sea star on one of our dives, there’s a good chance you’ve also heard from an exuberant Chris Mah. A taxonomist Smithsonian NMNH, Chris recently used #okeanos data to describe two sea star species previously unknown to science.

Read more: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/news/oer-updat…

Tomorrow, April 17, at 2 pm ET, join a webinar with USGS biologist Dr. Stephen Formel to learn about publishing 'omics data to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility-US (GBIF-US) & Ocean Biodiversity Information System USA (OBIS-USA).

Register: register.gotowebinar.com/register/62275…

Webinar reminder: Interested in applying for NOAA Ocean Exploration's Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity? Join us for an overview webinar on April 16, 2024, at 3 pm EDT to learn about the opportunity.

register.gotowebinar.com/register/33190…

#OceanExploration #MaritimeHeritage

April 13-22, researchers from Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch will explore deepwater areas around #PuertoRico & #USVI in search of #sponges , #corals , & microorganisms that may be keys to treating & preventing medical conditions, both known & unknown.

oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/2…

Interested in applying for NOAA Ocean Exploration's Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity? Join us for an overview webinar on April 16, 2024, at 3 pm EDT to learn about the opportunity. #OceanExploration #MaritimeHeritage

Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/33190…

Tubeworms or bust -- vote ocean exploration!

Almost time to get started with #Okeanos operations! We'll be in the central Pacific for the first time since 2017. To collect needed baseline data and build key partnerships, this year we're focusing on *mapping* deep waters of Hawaiʻi and Johnston Atoll: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explor…

Happy  #Eclipse2024 Day! While we spend most of our time looking down into ocean depths, today sure is a good day to look up instead!

Join NOAA for live coverage of the eclipse, starting April 8 at 9:30 am CDT: nesdis.noaa.gov/events/total-s…

#TotalEclipse #NOAATotalEclipse2024

While exploring, we often see associates, or animals living in tandem with others in mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic relationships. Just for Friday, here are some images of parasitic relationships, where the parasite is feeding off its host...

oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/1…

.NOAA Ocean Exploration has plenty of exciting things planned for 2024. We'll be conducting & supporting expeditions in the North & South Pacific & in deepwater areas around #PuertoRico & the #USVI .

Check out our 2024 expeditions overview to learn more: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/2…

#ocean